Pemgiri (Shahagad)पेमगिरी
A low fort held by Shahaji, best known now for the enormous banyan below it.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereAhilyanagar, Maharashtra
North Sahyadri
North Sahyadri
Kind of placeForts, Jungle Trails
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height900 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyPemgiri, Sangamner
EntryFree
About Pemgiri (Shahagad)
A low fort associated with Shahaji Bhosale, who held it for a time. The draw for most visitors is not the fort itself but the enormous banyan tree at its base, one of the largest in the state and big enough to walk around inside.
What to see and do
- The giant banyan at the base
- Fort walls and gate remains
- Easy forest approach, fine for beginners
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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